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break one's arm patting oneself on the back (humorous, derogatory) To be very full of oneself. Often used as a sarcastic caution - "don't break your arm patting yourself on the back"

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  1. break one's arm patting oneself on the back (humorous, derogatory) To be very full of oneself. Often used as a sarcastic caution - "don't break your arm patting yourself on the back"